The Cardinals escaped with an 18-17 win over the San Diego Chargers in Monday night's opener, but Fitzgerald -- the leading receiver in franchise history -- didn't play a key role. In fact, Fitzgerald didn't receive so much as a target well into the second half.

Fitzgerald finished with one catch for 22 yards. Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer targeted the future Hall of Famer four times in 37 passing attempts. Fitzgerald isn't the type to bemoan his lack of opportunities, of course. He is one of the NFL's great ambassadors, so you can safely assume the man who lived through Matthew Leinart, Max Hall and John Skelton won't gripe after one quiet game.

Fitzgerald's outspoken father is a different story, however.

Being a receiver you can work hard run all game and your dependent on the coach calling your number.And the quarterback getting you the ball